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Why do we cook? Because cooking and gathering around a meal are universal experiences that unites us. Cooking sparks conversation. It ignites curiosity. It teaches us something. And it reminds us that life can be light and joyful, as well as rich and complex. This is a space where we talk about cooking and talk to people who like to talk about cooking. It's about how cooking brings us closer to the people we want to be (and the people we want to be around)!

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Chef Share: How to Make the Best Moqueca

Moqueca is the dish that started Vanessa Silva's love affair with food. It’s one of the first meals she ever learned to cook for her family as a kid, and the one that set her on a path of lifelong culinary exploration. Here, she shares how to make the best Moqueca in the Bay Area.

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How A Cooking Pro Does Back-to-School Meal Prep Planning

Renee Frojo is the Head of Marketing at Culinary Artistas. She’s also a trained chef, former full-time food blogger and mother of two elementary-school-aged gals.

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Trouble getting your kids to open up? This guy can help

At Culinary Artistas, creating connections beyond the kitchen is what we’re all about. So, we reached out to Adam Brooks, the King of connecting with kids, for tips on how to get families to communicate better, and why it’s more critical than ever.‍

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Cooking Experiences

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I built a creative, innovative learning environment at my company—here's how I did it

After a decade of creating unique culinary experiences and facilitating learning through cooking as the CEO of Culinary Artistas, I've come to appreciate the power of creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity in fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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An Event Manager Dishes on What It’s Like Working for a Tech Startup

Our head of communications interviewed Pilar Sbisa to get her insights into event planning in the tech startup world. Pilar offered up her unique perspective on the challenges, strategies, and joys associated with her role and the importance of creativity, adaptability, and relationship-building for all event planners.

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This Is Why I Don't Call It Hispanic Heritage Month

Vanessa Silva is the founder & CEO of Culinary Artistas. As a Brazilian immigrant, she feels strongly about how language is used to foster a culture of inclusivity in the workplace and beyond.

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What’s Cooking Here

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Want to work in food? Our Apprenticeship Program is for you

Arts educator Ella Rochelle-Lawton speaks to the work and inspiration behind the new Culinary Artistas Apprenticeship Program. Through professional development programming, the Artistas Apprenticeship works to support the futures of local educators, service industry workers, and creatives.

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Our newly renovated studio is open for booking!

Picture this: You're nestled in the heart of Ghirardelli Square, surrounded by an inviting, vibrant atmosphere with breathtaking views of the Bay. You’re giving yourself a pat on the back because you nailed it on the venue.Whether you're looking for a spot to celebrate your child's birthday or hunting for the perfect venue for corporate events and community gatherings, our newly renovated event studio has everything you need to host a memorable (and picture perfect) event.

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